https://spacewatch.global/tag/astro-digital/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:49:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/astro-digital/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/dcubed-announces-araqys-in-space-power-solution-and-upcoming-araqys-d3-demo-mission/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69070 Dcubed has announced its expansion into space-based energy systems with the introduction of ARAQYS, the power solution for space. With ARAQYS, Dcubed is positioning itself as the category leader in delivering affordable, scalable, and unlimited energy in orbit. Towards this vision, the company has also announced the ARAQYS-D3 mission, which will tentatively launch in Q1 2027 aboard a SpaceX Rideshare mission.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/star-catcher-signs-power-purchase-agreement-with-astro-digital-for-star-catchers-space-power-grid/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67904 Astro Digital will buy power from Star Catcher Industries, Inc as the company pioneers the first energy grid in space, the Star Catcher Network. The in-development Star Catcher Network will comprise power nodes that collect and concentrate solar energy, then wirelessly transmit it to customer satellites, enabling them to generate five to ten times more power than onboard systems alone. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/oxford-space-systems-deploys-s-band-helical-antenna-in-orbit-for-astro-digital/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66110 Oxford Space Systems has successfully deployed an S-band isoflux helical antenna in orbit for Astro Digital. The isoflux pattern will enable wide and consistent coverage on the ground, enhancing satellite communication capabilities. The deployment builds on a strong collaboration between Oxford Space Systems and Astro Digital, supporting multiple satellites with advanced antenna solutions]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/02/thrustme-breaks-into-the-american-market-with-key-partnerships/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63724 ThrustMe has successfully entered the North American market, securing partnerships with ten prominent U.S. and Canadian companies. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/08/astro-digital-and-astroscale-form-partnership-for-satellite-sustainability/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:00:07 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50315 Astroscale announced a new partnership with Astro Digital, a global provider of complete space-based systems and mission support on the 31st of July. Astroscale’s Generation 2 Docking Plate will be incorporated into Astro Digital’s modular satellite bus for end-of-life serving preparation as part of this partnership in a move towards responsible satellite operations. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/04/exotrail-to-provide-astro-digital-with-electric-propulsion-systems/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 06:00:01 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=47797 Exotrail has signed a contract with Astro Digital for the delivery of multiple spaceware™ electric propulsion systems that will go on satellites that Astro Digital manufactures for an undisclosed customer. Astro Digital will integrate the spaceware™ - micro L into the Corvus platform, its flexible and cost-effective product ranging from 6U to ESPA class missions. Exotrail propulsion systems will tentatively deliver the spaceware™ to meet Astro Digital's objective to begin services in 2024.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/10/rocket-lab-successfully-launches-astro-digital-payload-from-new-zealand/ Mon, 21 Oct 2019 05:00:09 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16511 Rocket Lab, the global leader in dedicated small satellite launch, has successfully launched its ninth Electron mission, deploying a single spacecraft to orbit for satellite manufacturer Astro Digital.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/10/rocket-lab-to-loft-astro-digital-payload-from-new-zealand-launch-site/ Fri, 04 Oct 2019 05:00:56 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16275 Rocket Lab, the global leader in dedicated small satellite launch, has announced Astro Digital as the customer for Rocket Lab's ninth Electron mission, and fifth mission of 2019.]]>